Conan O'Brien ends 28-year late night run with emotional monologue

Springholm Nursery held a coffee morning and table top sale on Sunday to raise some funds.

Dundee’s Stobswell community is set to make a stand against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Falkirk bus builder Alexander Dennis has been award a £62 million contract to build 137 zero emission buses, as part of the first phase of the Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund.

A Lanarkshire nurse is fronting a poignant stand against those who direct any form of abuse to health and social care professionals.

Beloved Rangers hero Brian Laudrup fears his former team's transfer business in January is having a sizeable impact on their stuttering title bid.

Franz Ferdinand have cancelled their upcoming shows in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine last week.The Scottish band have become the latest act to axe their planned Russian gigs in the wake of the widely condemned Vladimir Putin-ordered military assault, with Yungblud, Green Day and the Russian rapper Oxxxymiron also scrapping shows in recent days.After speaking out in support of the “open and welcoming” people of Kyiv last week, Franz Ferdinand have confirmed this morning (March 1) that their scheduled gigs in St Petersburg and Moscow on June 29 and July 1 will no longer take place.The band said in a statement that “the only reason for this is the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian state”.“We love Russia. This great country has inspired our band through its art and literature and since we first played there 17 years ago, we have built a rich and deep relationship with our Russian fans,” the band said.“Since Thursday morning [February 24], we have spoken to many of our friends in Russia via social media and have encountered unanimous opposition to this violence and solidarity with our Ukrainian friends.

Anthony Joshua has opened up the possibility of a second domestic dust-up against Dillian Whyte, with a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk currently hanging in the balance.The 32-year-old is due to face Usyk for a second time later this year after losing his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts via a unanimous points decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last September. However, that appears to have been throw into doubt after it emerged Usyk, who is Ukrainian, had enlisted with the Kyiv Territorial Defence in a bid to defend his country against Russia.

Arsenal have earned a reputation for releasing top-of-the-line merchandise since the club agreed a deal with Adidas. But their latest reported collaboration has left fans unimpressed with the final product after images were leaked online.The Gunners announced their lucrative £300million kit deal with the German sportswear giant in 2018 after leaving Puma, with the agreement set to run until the end of the 2023-24 season.The north London outfit have released some eye-catching kit and clothing since linking up with Adidas, although their collaboration with Transport for London proved to be a huge flop with fans.And now, the club have reportedly teamed up with fashion guru Stella McCartney to bring out a new collection which includes t-shirts, hoodies, leggings and trainers.McCartney has worked closely with the sportswear giant since 2004 on a range of collections, including working with Paul Pogba for a special edition of Predator boots last year.This is the first time that the fashion brand has worked directly with a football team to design actual teamwear.

Chelsea supporter tagged Popworld Liverpool while trying to insult Virgil van Dijk - and got a memorable response from the baffled nightclub admin.Popworld shared an image of the Dutchman with a corner flag but with the nightclub's logo photoshopped on.A Blues fan then took to Twitter following his side's Carabao Cup final defeat to Jurgen Klopp's men on penalties, a game in which Van Dijk was named man of the match.It's fair to say the loyal Chelsea supporter did not agree with that assessment, saying that the Netherlands skipper allowed his side several golden chances to score.But Popworld's response got more than 36,000 likes on the social media platform - causing the aggrieved Chelsea fan to delete his initial message.In a now deleted tweet, the Twitter user wrote while tagging Popworld: "You conceded about 100 chances to a bang average Chelsea attack, you only got motm because you're the media's golden boy."You're not a patch on 37 year old Thiago Silva now get back in your box."Popworld Liverpool replied: "We’re a nightclub mate."Was Virgil van Dijk the star performer at Wembley? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionHaving officially being named as the Carabao Cup Final 2022 Man of the Match, Van Dijk became the latest player to pick up the Alan Hardaker Trophy.He follows Steve McManaman, Robbie Fowler, Jerzy Dudek and Stewart Downing in picking up the award as a Liverpool player, having helped keep Chelsea at bay for 120 minutes.The Alan Hardaker Trophy is named after a former EFL secretary who oversaw the launch of the cup in 1960 having conceived the idea.Van Dijk said after scoring his penalty in the 11-10 success from the spot: "Very special.

Liverpool and West Ham defender Rigobert Song is set to be named as the new Cameroon national team manager, under the orders of the country’s president Paul Biya.Sports minister Narcisse Mouelle Kombi confirmed on Monday that Biya wanted manager Toni Conceicao replaced by Song.Kombi released a statement saying: “On very high instructions from the President of the Republic, the coach of the men's national football team, Mr Antonio Conceicao, has been replaced by Rigobert Song.“The Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) is invited to take the necessary measures for a rapid and harmonious implementation of these very high directives."Fecafoot have also confirmed that Conceicao had seen his contract terminated.Their statement read: “This is an opportunity to thank all his staff for the work done without our national selection. The upcoming deadline for our national team requires new orientations and a new breath.

Donald Trump after he claimed he strengthened NATO during his time in charge.Taking to Twitter, the Monty Python comedian called these statements “delusional” in view of his 5.7 million followers.Cleese, who has been a vocal critic of Trump in the past, reacted to his statement overnight.He wrote: “Trump's delusional statements about how he strengthened NATO are competely demolished by Steve Benen's piece on MSNBC.” (sic)This follows a speech from Trump on Monday where he claimed he was behind improving NATO.In a statement he had said he had made “delinquent NATO members” start paying.1570998 1572029 1572918He also claimed he sent Ukraine “Javelins” while other states sent “blankets”.The full statement reads: "I hope everyone is able to remember that it was me, as President of the United States, that got delinquent NATO members to start paying their dues, which amounted to hundreds of billions of dollars."Also, it was me that got Ukraine the very effective anti-tank busters (Javelins) when the previous Administration was sending blankets."Let History so note!"However, many have taken issue with Trump’s claims.During his time as president, he wavered on his commitment to Article 5 of the NATO charter.This states that one member state attack symbolises an attack on all member states.His decisions on this caused ties with Europe to become strained.Steve Benen, an MSNBC writer, shared his thoughts on this in an article yesterday.He penned: “Even by Trump standards, the claim-to-lie ratio on this one is amazing.

Twitter an article that showed new photos of her smiling and “putting a brave face”.Fans appeared delighted to see the singer doing well as they commented on the pictures.Linda was hailed as “an inspiration” to other people facing adversities.LoveforLindax said: “She looks so good though it’s so nice to see her smiling and enjoying herself.”HelenRe38536426 added: “@LindaNolan_ is an inspiration to everyone but i do not doubt for one minute how vulnerable she feels in the face of her diagnosis BUT how she feels with it and how she battles and presents herself with it is amazing and helps everyone with cancer. Go Linda! X”PaulaDefriez typed: “Linda is an inspiration in my battle against incurable cancer.”PAK1 wrote: “Linda you look beautiful!“You are an inspiration to everyone.“Even people not suffering from cancer but anyone who is ill or is feeling down or depressed! God bless you all!”Redfernjess1 chimed in: “You're so brave Lin my beautiful.“Smiling through it all you've done marvellously well xxxxxxxxxxx”Linda has recently supported a fellow celebrity who was also diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer.She reached out to comedian Janey Godley, 61, after she was told in November last year about her diagnosis.Janey had uploaded a picture to Twitter showing her getting her hair cut by her husband.Linda replied to the post, saying: “He did an amazing job and so are you…“Took me a few G&T’s before I could go through with the cut!”Linda said in August last year that the hair loss she suffered after receiving cancer treatment had left her “traumatised”.She explained during an appearance on BBC Breakfast: “I’ve got certain side effects from the chemo.

TONIGHT'S episodes of Emmerdale and EastEnders have been cancelled as football causes chaos with the soap schedules. Matches from The FA Cup will see the soaps moved around all week with none airing tonight.

Denise Van Outen has caused quite a stir amongst fans with her latest Instagram post.MORE: Denise Van Outen's ex Eddie Boxshall hits back at rumours with defiant postThe 47-year-old took to social media to reveal to fans that she has finally been able to return to the golf course. But it was her risqué first photo on the carousel that got followers talking.WATCH: At home with Denise Van OutenDenise can be seen wearing a pair of lingerie-style shorts and a matching top. She has partially covered up with a green blazer with her long blonde extensions styled into bouncy curls.

for the final time Thursday, marking the end of a storied late-night career that spanned 28 years. The chat-fest icon marked the emotional occasion with a poignant — and fittingly sidesplitting — monologue, in which he thanked fans and colleagues for joining him on the ride.“It’s hard to believe, it’s hard to say, it’s our final show on TBS,” O’Brien, 58, told the packed audience at the opening of his last ever show on the network.

Gallery: 20 famous acting families (Espresso) Actress and comedienne Lauren Lapkus was also among the fans saluting Conan on Thursday, revealing on Instagram she loved staying up late to watch Late Night with Conan O'Brien, adding: "I always dreamed of getting to be on the show. I put it on my vision board and eventually got to show that to him and even return as a guest a couple more times.

Tributes to Conan O’Brien, from the worlds of comedy, film, tv, music and politics, flooded the internet on Thursday, as the comedian’s TBS late-night talk show Conan aired its final episode.

Conan O’Brien brought his 28-year career in late-night television to a close with a sweet list of thank yous, bringing an end to his linear small-screen career that has consisted of over 4,000 hours of TV.

Conan O’Brien shared a joint with weed-wielding comedian Seth Rogen on live television Tuesday. The smoky stunt was one of the late-night talk show host’s swan song shenanigans leading up to the finale of his TBS series, “Conan,” which will air its last episode Thursday after 11 seasons. (He’s been a late-night fixture for 28 years if you include his run on NBC.)“This is the kind of thing you do when you know it’s over for you,” O’Brien, 58, joked before lighting up the doobie that Rogen, 39, serendipitously pulled out of his shirt pocket during their interview. O’Brien — who will be streaming his talents in a forthcoming variety show for HBO Max in November  — found himself on the business end of a blunt after asking Rogen’s advice on how

Conan O’Brien, who admitted he does not smoke marijuana very often, took a hit of Seth Rogen‘s blunt on his talk show last night!

With the Fourth Of July right around the corner, Mila Kunis decided it was the prefect time to share the details of last year's celebration with her husband Ashton Kutcher during an appearance on Conan this week.And it turns out the couple's evening of fireworks with their two young children - daughter Wyatt, six, and son Dimitri, four - along the beach in Southern California included an unexpected run-in with the host, himself, Conan O'Brien.The comedian appeared out of nowhere, in the midst of the darkness, and from the sounds of things he was none too happy to be disturbed by the loud explosions going off just a few houses down from his own home.